Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
About 45 percent of the Fiji's population live below the poverty line. That is the revelation from Director of FRIENDS or the Foundation for Rural Integrated Enterprises and Development, Sashi Kiran speaking durin
The Nadroga 15's rugby team has defended the BSP Farebrother Sullivan trophy for the 5th week in a row with a 13 all draw against Lautoka this afternoon. Under the Fiji Rugby Union rules the holders Nadroga will def
The Health Ministry has clarified that there is really no dengue alert in Fiji, but the health teams led by environmental health officers are in preparation mode, for the rainy season when most dengue outbreaks tend to o
The new Publisher of The Fiji Times, Dallas Swinstead said he will ensure that he keeps the channels of communication open with the government and the people of Fiji whenever any issues arise in relation to the newspape
In Fiji we are all too familiar with the term "coconut wireless" and we have an affinity to spread the word but now the rumor mongers are armed with a much more dangerous tool, internet blog sites. Over the la
Don't try to mislead the Australian government and officials by giving false information about Fiji to try to get political asylum. Those are the words of Fiji's Permanent Secretary at the Prime Minister's O
Motibhai Group of Companies officially owns the Fiji Times newspaper as of yesterday after transfer documents were signed by previous owners, Australia's News Limited and the Motibhai Group this morning. The Chairma
With reduced sugar production, it has now been confirmed that the Fiji Sugar Corporation is not expected to meet all its supply commitments to the buyers for the next 12 months. In the current 2010 crushing season, can
Following the cabinet decision to put in place an interim pricing order to control prices of specific food items, the Consumer council has released details of a survey highlighting startling irregularities in prices of i
The Fiji Sugar Corporation Limited continues to rely heavily on the government which is one of the major shareholders of FSC. This is evident yet again in FSC’s Annual Report released for the year ended 31st May 2
The Australian Immigration Department said it will not change it's visa processing system based on a continuing protest at Sydney's Villawood Detention Centre. Protesters have spent the night on the roof of t
Protesters have spent the night on the roof of Sydney’s Villawood Detention Centre in a demonstration sparked by the death of a Fijian detainee yesterday. 36-year-old Josefa Rauluni died yesterday, after writi
Police and the National Fire Authority are investigating the cause of a fire which partly destroyed the Fiji Kisan Sangh building in Lautoka last night. National Fire Authority confirmed receiving a call at 8.14pm last
Vodafone Fiji customers who do not register by this Wednesday may have their outgoing services terminated. Corporate Affairs Manager, Shailendra Prasad said that they will continue to register people even after Wednesd
As some organizations and members of the public continue to call for the reduction of electricity tariff rates, it has been confirmed that based on the current scenario the Fiji Electricity Authority is making losses in
The new Chief Executive of Land Transport Authority said he will bring necessary changes within the authority. Naisa Tuinaceva said the recent rising trend of road fatalities and sad waste of productive lives is a conce
The Board and Management of the Land Transport Authority have this afternoon announced the appointment of Naisa Tuinaceva, the current General Manager Operations as the CHIEF EXECUTIVE of the LTA. LTA Executive chairman
A body of a man was discovered in a creek in Lautoka yesterday afternoon. Assistant Police spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said a woman saw the body in the Vunato creek while she was fishing. According to Sok
Police are investigating a break-in at the Makoi mosque last night. According to Treasurer of the Mosque, Abdul Janif said thieves gained entry by cutting the fence, damaging the window and got away with three thousand
Nadroga remains unbeaten in the BSP Farebrorther Sulliven Challenge after the Stallions beat Tailevu 17-7 this afternoon at Lawaqa Park. Tailevu started the match on a high with a try to Nemia Kenatale and looked prom
